Les Val Mentra
Champagne C.H. Piconnet

vintage
2022
region
Champagne
grape
70% Chardonnay 30% Pinot Blanc
alcohol %
12
availability
Vinification
Les Val Mentra is a Blanc de Blancs from a single parcel of the same name in Neuville-sur-Seine, blending the estate's Chardonnay with its traditional Pinot Blanc, a combination that makes full use of the parcel's character. Both varieties are hand-harvested from certified-organic vines, direct-pressed, and vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks before assemblage; malolactic fermentation is completed for depth and roundness. The wine is released at zero dosage as a Brut Nature, its balance built on the tension between Chardonnay's citrus-edged acidity and the natural generosity of Pinot Blanc, precise and supple, shaped by a single piece of ground.
Importer's notes
The second of Piconnet's two single-parcel whites, Les Val Mentra shows what happens when two complementary varieties share the same soil: the Chardonnay brings structure and freshness, the Pinot Blanc brings body and warmth, and the result is more complete than either would be alone. We find it particularly rewarding alongside food — it handles richness with ease and carries a quiet mineral quality that is characteristic of the Côte des Bar. Serve cool at around 8–9 °C with scallops, lobster, smoked fish, or a well-aged cheese. Certified organic.